They're great, just had my second shot in it. Tried to video it and managed to flub my first shot in weeks - been getting perfect extractions until this one. There's something about the thick porcelain that just feels fantastic to drink from. As to being anal, you never know, you might get a godshot - just as AM what happened when we rocked up to a cafe and plonked a naked portafilter down on the bench. 😃